Hiking in Morocco the 3 Valleys

Hiking in Morocco the 3 Valleys

3 Valleys 8 Days Trek  Highlights:

  • An 8-day fully organized hiking trip that will take you ‘back to basic’ and show you the rural life of the Amazigh (Berber) in Morocco
  • Hiking with a local English speaking guide through the gorgeous High Atlas Mountains
  • Drive from Marrakech to Air Bougmez (the Happy Valley), then hike to Arous Valley, via Tarkeddit Plateau (2600 m) to Amezri (Tassaout Valley). On to Aït Ali Nito and back to Marrakech
  • stays in gites (local guesthouses) and camping
  • Tea with a local family
  • Luguage will be carries by mules
  • 4 and a half-day walking (easy-moderate level)

Private groups:

  • Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and preferred departure dates

Group trip:

  • 28 July 2024 (8 days)
  • minimum of 4 travelers, maximum of 14 travelers

What to expect?

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech. Transport in a 4×4 or mini-van, with a skilled driver.
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local guide. English speaking.
  • 4.5 days walking (easy-moderate level)
  • Luggage will be carried by mules
  • Stays in a hotel in Marrakech, gites (rural Moroccan home) and camping (camping gear included)
  • Breakfast, Moroccan picnic lunches (prepared by our own cook) and dinner included. Except in Marrakech.

About this Trip

Guided hike -as a private group or in our organized itinerary- through 3 Valleys; Bougimez Valley, Arous Valley, and Tassaout valley. Experience the amazing peacefulness and tranquility of rural Morocco and enjoy the warm hospitality of the local Amazigh people.
Trip Code: WT-CODE 10907

*Starting From 699 €

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  • Itinerary
  • Trip Outline
  • Trip Includes
  • Trip Excludes

Day 1: Marrakech Arrival

Welcome to Morocco!

If you arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport we arrange the transfer from the airport to the hotel. If you’re already in Morocco we provide you with the details of our meeting point. The first night you stay at a comfortable hotel. The rest of the day you  have free time to discover Marrakech.

Visit the famous and impressive Djmaa El Fnaa square; where you will meet the musicians, snake-charmers, and ladies painting henna. Or cool down in the beautiful Jardin Majorelle.

 

 

Day 2: Valley of Aït Bougmez (1815 m)

From the hotel, we drive by minibus to Agouti to visit the first of the 3 valleys. As soon as we leave Marrakech you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and the impressive landscapes.

Because we have the comfort of our own private minibus we can stop wherever we want, to enjoy the view and take pictures, or buy souvenirs from the local people offering gems, tapestry, small statues, and other items. We stop to have a traditional lunch.

In the afternoon we arrive at our gite (a rural Moroccan home). The gite is simple and has basic sanitary like a toilet and shower. After unpacking we will drink tea with a local Amazigh family.

We have dinner in the gite; enjoy a delicious homemade Moroccan meal.

 

 

Day 3: Valley of Arous (2100 m)

Today after breakfast we collect the mules that will carry our luggage.

It is wise to take a backpack as luggage and not a suitcase because this is more difficult to load onto the mules when we hike through the 3 valleys. As soon as everything is ready we will walk for 3 hours from Agouti to Arous Valley (2100 m).

The second of the 3 valleys. And we will enjoy the beautiful surrounding. During the walk, Hassan will tell you about the surroundings and all you want to know about Morocco and have a Moroccan picnic lunch.

When arriving at the next gite it is time to unpack and relax. We have our traditional homemade Moroccan dinner in the gite.

 

 

Day 4: Tarkeddit Plateau (2600 m)

After a good night’s sleep in the quiet mountains, we head today to Tarkeddit Plateau. This plateau is located at 2600 m at the foot of the Mount MGoun (also known as M’Goun or in Tifinagh (the language of the Amazigh): ⵉⵖⵉⵍ ⵎⴳⵯⵏ.

On our way, we enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by our cook. The trip  takes about 4 hours of walking. This night we spend the night at a campsite. So bring your sleeping bag. We take care of the rest of the equipment (tent, cooking gear).

In the afternoon our helpers will pitch the tents and you’ll have free time at the camping site in the afternoon. Our cook will prepare dinner and maybe a campfire to ensure an enjoyable evening with the group.

 

 

Day 5 – Amezri (2250 m)

Today will be a long walk; after breaking down the camping site and packing our luggage we walk for 6 hours. We head to Amezri, located in Tassaout Valley, the third of the 3 valleys. In the morning we walk for 4 hours.

Our lunch is served in the village of Tasgaywalt. In the afternoon we  proceed our walk to our gite. In the gite, it’s time to take a shower and relax. Dinner will be served in the gite.

 

 

Day 6 – Aït Ali Nito (1833 m)

Our last day in the 3 valleys of the High Atlas mountains has arrived.

Today we walk for 5,5 hours to the village of Aït Ali Nito. In the morning we will walk through a number of villages in the Tassaout valley. We have a delicious picnic lunch, prepared by our cook. After lunch and some rest, we continue walking in the afternoon.

In the afternoon we will cross the river multiple times (so walking shoes (boots) necessary!). After our hiking day, we’ll arrive at the gite. Here we enjoy our homemade dinner and have a relaxed evening.

 

 

Day 7 – Marrakech

In the last few days, we’ve enjoyed the rest and the tranquility of the High Altas mountains. Today we will return to busy and dazzling Marrakech.

We start today with our last walk (about 1,5 hours) until a track. Upon arrival, we wave goodbye to the muleteers and their mules and we  transfer to our minibus that return us to Marrakech.

During our drive, we pass the village Ay Alla and the village de Denmat. We stop to visit the gorges of Iminfri and enjoy lunch in Tamlalt. After lunch we continue our ride and in about 1,5 hours we arrive at our hotel in Marrakech.

After arrival, you have free time to roam around the beautiful city of Marrakech.

 

 

Day 8 – Marrakech

On your last day, you have free time in Marrakech to buy your last souvenirs and take pictures. We arrange the transfer to the airport.

If you want to experience more of Marrakech we can book additional nights in the hotel upon request.

3 Valleys 8 Days Trek  Highlights:

  • An 8-day fully organized hiking trip that will take you ‘back to basic’ and show you the rural life of the Amazigh (Berber) in Morocco
  • Hiking with a local English speaking guide through the gorgeous High Atlas Mountains
  • Drive from Marrakech to Air Bougmez (the Happy Valley), then hike to Arous Valley, via Tarkeddit Plateau (2600 m) to Amezri (Tassaout Valley). On to Aït Ali Nito and back to Marrakech
  • stays in gites (local guesthouses) and camping
  • Tea with a local family
  • Luguage will be carries by mules
  • 4 and a half-day walking (easy-moderate level)

Private groups:

  • Please contact us directly to discuss your wishes and preferred departure dates

Group trip:

  • 28 July 2024 (8 days)
  • minimum of 4 travelers, maximum of 14 travelers

What to expect?

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech. Transport in a 4x4 or mini-van, with a skilled driver.
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by an official, local guide. English speaking.
  • 4.5 days walking (easy-moderate level)
  • Luggage will be carried by mules
  • Stays in a hotel in Marrakech, gites (rural Moroccan home) and camping (camping gear included)
  • Breakfast, Moroccan picnic lunches (prepared by our own cook) and dinner included. Except in Marrakech.
  • Full Escort: Fully escorted by a certified, local mountain guide, English-speaking, muleteers, and cook
  • All Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, except in Marrakech; only breakfast is included in Marrakech
  • Transport: Minibus or 4×4 transfers from and to the Airport and the mountains
  • All stays; hotel in Marrakech, gites and the tents at the campsite
  • Price mentioned is an indication for a trip with 4 people
  • Lunch and dinner in Marrakech
  • International flights
  • Sleeping bags
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Drinks and items of a personal nature
  • Additional hotel nights before or after the trek, can be booked additionally
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  • star rating  Just the Best! - Hassan was excellent- exceptional - engaging - alert - respectful- knowledgeable- and fun! He has an excellent sense of pace. He was scheduled AND spontaneous. He knew the things we... read more

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    star rating  Hassan Hisse is a wonderrful guide, if you can get him. He knows EVERYBODY and seems to know the answers to everything. He will take great care of you.

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    star rating  A Magical Moroccan Adventure with Hassan - We toured Morocco for two weeks with Hassan, visiting Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, Casablanca and the Sahara. Hassan, our trip leader, was engaging, inventive and attentive to all our needs, seamlessly... read more

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